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Glenveagh to Pay €10.5m for Swords Site to Build 360 Social and Affordable Homes

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Glenveagh is set to acquire a site in Swords for €10.5 million to deliver 360 social and affordable homes, according to reports.

Glenveagh is set to pay €10.5 million for a site in Swords to construct 360 social and affordable homes, the *Irish Independent* has reported.

The reported transaction secures land in Swords intended for large-scale residential construction, designated specifically for social and affordable housing.

Beyond the purchase price of €10.5 million and the planned delivery of 360 homes, initial reporting does not disclose planning reference numbers, precise site boundaries, or proposed construction timelines. Development on the Swords site will remain subject to formal planning consent and statutory procedures.

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